imageinfo: Tarragon, also known as dragon's wort, is a green leafy herb, usually used as a spice or seasoning. It has a sweet flavor, somewhat similar to anise. A good source of vitamin A and potassium.

storage: Freeze tarragon & use as needed. There is no need to thaw.

preparation: Strip leaves from stems. Chop to desired size/consistency.

To best utilize its flavor & fragrance, add near the end of making a recipe. It goes well with salads, sauces, dressings, soups, stews and fish dishes.

Note: fresh tarragon has a much stronger flavor than dried and can easily overpower recipes - use a light touch.


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history:

from Tarragon
During medieval times there was a belief, called the Doctrine of Signatures, which stated that an herb's appearance revealed its medicinal value. According to this philosophy, tarragon was thought to cure snake bites, due to the serpentine shape of its roots. Even tarragon's species name, dracunculus, comes from the Latin for dragon, again referring to the shape of its root, and adding to the myth of curing bites from venomous beasts and mad dogs. ...read more




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